Newsletter #109 - Pitfalls to avoid when getting new business premises, Organise your business with free online utilities, Benefit from indexation relief before CGT changes, 50 Bootstrap Marketing ideas and much more...

In this week's Business121:

1. 50 Bootstrap Marketing Ideas
2. Pitfalls you need to avoid when getting new business premises
3. Get your business organised with free online utilities
4. Use your spouse to benefit from indexation relief before CGT change
5. How to cope when your business goes bust

Small Business News

6. Corporate Manslaughter Act: Businesses urged to prepare
7. Business rates to go for 120,000 Scottish small businesses
8. BBC seeking contestants for new series of 'The Restaurant'
9. Bank of England cuts interest rate by 0.25% to 5.25%
10. Ten million Brits would like to start their own business

50 Bootstrap Marketing Ideas

If you haven't already read our two-part guide, '50 Bootstrap Marketing Ideas' over recent weeks, it really is worth a look. It gives you dozens of great ways that you can promote your small business for nothing, and has proved particularly popular with readers.

Wendy Armstrong of Fireworks International wrote to say,

"I have taken on this role as Sales Manager, part of the role is to market fireworks (difficult with all the legislation and safety). Your information and suggestions on 'Bootstrap Marketing' with unique low cost ideas etc... was just an inspiration to me and has fired me into some action! Brilliant, keep up the good work and thank you."

So get inspired with our 'Bootstrap Marketing' ideas now.

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Pitfalls you need to avoid when getting new business premises
Moving into an office or retail premises for the first time can make your business seem more 'real'. But getting business premises brings a new set of pitfalls. You shouldn't allow these to put you off, but keep an eye out for things that could sour the experience. Here are the pitfalls you'll want to avoid.

Get your business organised with free online utilities
Whatever type of business you run, or want to start, there are a number of fantastic free online utilities that you can use to help run a tight ship. Here's a handy Bytestart guide to the best currently available.

Use your spouse to benefit from indexation relief before CGT change
Business and financial adviser, Grant Thornton, is highlighting the fact that individuals can take advantage of indexation relief before the CGT flat rate comes into effect on 6 April 2008, provided they have a helpful spouse.

How to cope when your business goes bust
In the first of a two-part series on business failure, Rachel Bridge of the Times looks at how to survive the emotional fallout of your firm going under.

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SMALL BUSINESS NEWS

Corporate Manslaughter Act: Businesses urged to prepare
With just two months to go before The Corporate Manslaughter Act comes into force on 6 April 2008, specialist insurer Hiscox is advising companies to review their risk management procedures to ensure they are protected under the new legislation.

Business rates to go for 120,000 Scottish small businesses
Some 120,000 small businesses based in Scotland will pay no business rates from April 2009. A further 30,000 businesses will enjoy rates reductions of 25% to 50%.

BBC seeking contestants for new series of 'The Restaurant'
BBC2's 'The Restaurant' is seeking a new batch of contestants for the second series of the show. If your business dream is to run your own restaurant, the show could help turn your dreams into reality.

Bank of England cuts interest rate by 0.25% to 5.25%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 0.25%. The reduction, which brings the current base rate to 5.25%, was expected by many commentators.

Ten million Brits would like to start their own business
According to new research, over one third of workers have thought about leaving their jobs and starting up a new business. However, many are put off due to uncertainty and concerns over funding.

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